10 Heart-Healthy Dinners for Busy Cooks

When you're busy, eating a healthy dinner can sometimes feel daunting. It's a whole lot quicker and easier to call for takeout or grab a bite on your way home, right? Actually, you can cook up a wholesome meal in just about the same amount of time — something that's full of good things like veggies and lean protein that are good for your heart and make you feel great. These 10 recipes prove it:

Toss all the ingredients in the slow cooker for this chicken when you're winding down on Sunday night and it will be done before you go to bed. Then you can enjoy the juicy meat all week long, over brown rice, stuffed into tortillas, or even over a pile of greens.

While cream-based chowders are a delicious, occasional meal, on the regular they aren't exactly the portrait of health. This vegan version definitely is, though. Plus, it comes together in under a half-hour.

While most chili requires an afternoon of simmering on the stove, this one comes together in just 30 minutes with help from the Instant Pot. Plus, ground turkey is a great heart-healthy alternative to ground beef.

Opting for a meatless dinner is an easy way to be good to your heart. These veggie-filled tacos are just as satisfying as chicken or beef tacos since the mushrooms and peppers are marinated before they're roasted, ensuring they're extra flavorful.

Not only is quinoa a whole grain, but it's also got a good amount of protein in it, which is great when you're eating something without meat in it. If you already have cooked quinoa on hand from another dinner, this salad comes together in just a few minutes.